The Scottish Government was kept in the dark over the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon, new documents have revealed. And the Scottish Daily Express can reveal that Operation Branchform was not noted as being discussed in 11 meetings held between the chief constable and the Justice Secretaries so far in 2023. The CC called to advise of further PS action relating to Operation Branchform, this time with respect to the former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. READ MORE: Operation Branchform latest: Crown Office confirms no report from Police Scotland"This latest PS action had already occurred earlier today before I spoke to the CC. It was also revealed that neither Mr Brown or his replacement as justice secretary Angela Constance discussed Operation Branchform with Sir Livingstone when they held briefings with him.

Source: Express August 02, 2023 11:03 UTC